KR102195937B1 - Method with tourniquet and transition logging properties, and system thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The tourniquet, method and system thereof can ensure logging of transitions with external communication devices, combining two separate steps of infusion and logging. Tourniquet monitors transition based on signals received from various switches/sensors indicating whether the clasp has been inserted into the buckle, then whether the strap is pressurized, and whether the clasp has been released within a certain amount of time after the clasp is inserted. Has a controller The controller initiates communication with an external communication device. Upon receiving the log successful communication from the external communication device, the controller alerts the user that logging was successful or that the implementation was satisfied.

Description

Method with tourniquet and transition logging properties, and system thereof

The present invention relates to a method, and a system for having tourniquet and transition logging properties.

The logging of tourniquet usage is very important. Clinicians who prescribe routine therapy, pharmacies that fill their prescriptions, home care providers that provide drugs, and intravenous therapy for patients with self-managing hemophilia, a chronic condition that requires regular intravenous administration of drugs in a home or personal setting. Manufacturers that produce intravenous therapies, and insurance companies that pay and reimburse insurance premiums, absolutely need adequate records of administering medicine. Similar considerations are also valid for patients with other chronic conditions requiring regular administration of injectable medications.

Chronic diseases are covered by the enforcement of the Affordable Card Act (ACA), lifting of lifetime bans, and because insurance companies cannot deny services to people with pre-existing conditions. The need for accurate data collection from self-managed patients is more important than ever.

For the purposes of this description, (1) patients administering an intravenous treatment for a prescribed routine regimen and (2) patients who accurately log the administration of the prescribed routine regimen treatment. The two-step process of will be referred to as "implementation". One of the inventors lives with severe hemophilia A and understands in detail the importance of adherence to compliance. He witnessed the ultimate disadvantage of non-compliance-the unfortunate death of his brothers and sisters.

Studies have shown that the fewer steps required to complete the infusion and logging process, the more likely the patient is to be in compliance. Reported in the MicroHealth Helps Patients Manage Chronic Illnesses article by Christine Magee on the TECHCRUNCH website (http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/05/yc-backed-microhealth-helps-patients-manage-chronic-illnesses/) Dr. Marc Lara, co-founder of the digital logging application MICROHEALTH, said that patients who properly managed factor intake, i.e. those who participated in the transition, had devastating bleeding episodes that plagued those with hemophilia. Brought a 40% reduction. With lifetime caps and anti-discrimination based on existing disease conditions under the ACA, insurance companies are actively looking for systems that can more accurately collect data to better understand the condition, which ultimately reduces costs: Insurance companies spend an average of about $300,000 per year for each hemophilia patient, and for some patients, insurance companies spend well over $1 million per year.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers that produce treatments for people with hemophilia have a reconstitution system that is required to mix powdered drugs with a saline solution to reduce the steps required by patients to self-administer the drugs. Update regularly. The technology company has also developed a digital application with a capacity for pre-loaded information to hasten the logging of administered medicine.

While applications can digitally provide patients with a way to log and share logs with a healthcare provider, the two-step process required for compliance is still two segregated actions. This can result in non-compliance, which causes problems for users, healthcare providers and insurance reimbursement functions.

The biggest problem facing the population when it comes to data collection is the implementation of regulations. There remains a need to reduce the compliance steps of infusing and logging into a single step. Current development addresses these needs.

The present invention is to solve the conventional problem.

One aspect of the present invention is a tourniquet using a strap and a clasp connected to the strap, configured to be adjustable.

The tourniquet is capable of communicating with an external communication apparatus configured to confirm successful transition logging by sending a logging confirmation signal to the tourniquet.

The tourniquet includes a controller, an indicator connected to the controller, a first sensor connected to the controller, and a housing including the controller and the first sensor. The housing has a receptacle configured to receive a clasp. The first sensor is configured to output a first signal when the clasp is inserted into the receptacle.

The controller includes a memory, a processor, and a first communication interface configured to communicate with an external communication device. The processor controls a first determining task to determine whether the clasp has been inserted into the receptacle based on whether a first signal is received, and the first communication interface when the first determining task determines that the clasp has been inserted. A first communication task to initiate communication with an external communication device (which can be simplified by sending an initiation signal), and an alarm that controls an indicator that alerts the user to confirm whether compliance has been satisfied It is configured to execute an alerting task.

The tourniquet further includes a second sensor connected to the controller. The second sensor is configured to output a second signal when the strap is tensioned against the buckle housing. The processor is further configured to perform a second determination task to determine whether the strap has been strained against the buckle housing based on whether a second signal is received.

The first sensor is configured to output a third signal (ie, not outputting the first signal) different from the first signal when the clasp is not inserted into the receptacle. The first determination task determines (determines) that the clasp has been removed from the receptacle if a third signal is received from the first sensor or the first signal is not received after the first determination task determines that the clasp has been inserted. The third signal may not be a signal.

The processor is also configured to execute a third decision task to determine whether the fulfillment has been satisfied. The third determination task determines that the transition is satisfied when the first determination task determines that the clasp has been removed within a first predetermined period after the first determination task determines that the clasp has been inserted.

The processor is further configured to execute the second communication task of controlling the first communication interface to transmit a successful transition signal to the external communication device when the third determination task determines that the transition is satisfied.

The processor is further configured to execute a third communication task for receiving a logging confirmation signal from the external communication device after transmitting a successful transition signal to the external communication device.

The alerting task alerts the user to confirm that the fulfillment has been satisfied by controlling the indicator when the third decision task determines that the fulfillment has been satisfied. The alert task may also control an indicator to alert the user that the transition has not been satisfied if the third task determines that the transition has not been satisfied within a first predetermined period after the first decision task determines that the clasp has been inserted. I can. Alternatively, the alert task is an indicator to warn the user that the fulfillment has not been satisfied if the second task determines that the strap is not tense within a first predetermined period after the first decision task determines that the clasp has been inserted. Can be controlled.

The alert task controls an indicator that alerts the user to confirm successful transition logging when the third communication task receives a logging acknowledgment signal from an external communication device. In addition, the alert task may control the indicator to warn a user that logging has not been successful when the third communication task does not receive a logging confirmation signal from an external communication device in a predetermined period.

The tourniquet may include a second communication interface to communicate with an external communication device. The first communication interface may use a wireless protocol to communicate with an external communication device, and the second communication interface may use a wired connection protocol to communicate with an external communication device.

The indicator may be a single LED (or multiple LEDs) with at least two different color schemes to indicate different states using different colors.

Another aspect is how a tourniquet is used to determine whether transition has been satisfied. The method comprises: a first determining step of determining whether a clasp has been inserted into a receptacle based on a first signal, and a first communication interface to initiate communication with an external communication device when the first determining step determines that the clasp has been inserted. A first communication step of controlling, an alarm step of controlling the indicator to alert a user to confirm whether the fulfillment has been satisfied.

Another aspect is a system for communicating transitions. The system may include a tourniquet and the external communication device. The external communication device is capable of communicating with at least one of an insurance provider, a health insurance provider, or a drug provider through the Internet.

1A-1B schematically shows a conventional tourniquet, in which FIG. 1A shows a front perspective view, and FIG. 1B shows a rear perspective view.
Fig. 2 shows a longitudinal sectional view of the embodiment shown in Figs. 1A-1B showing the clasp fully inserted and secured in the clasp-receiving receptacle.
Fig. 3 is similar to Fig. 2, but shows the clasps withdrawn from the buckle.
Fig. 4 is similar to Fig. 2, but shows a situation in which the strap is pivoted clockwise so that it is fixed when the strap is tensioning the clasp-receiving receptacle, ie the strap is pulled to the right to apply pressure.
5 shows a longitudinal section through an embodiment of a tourniquet according to the invention.
Figure 6 shows a bottom view of the strap shown in the embodiment of Figure 5;
Fig. 7 partially shows the embodiment of Fig. 5, an alternative embodiment of a strap with bumpers.
Fig. 8 shows a bottom view of the strap of Fig. 7;
9 is a cross-sectional view of a clasp showing a sensor capable of detecting a clasp fixed to a clasp-receiving receptacle.
Fig. 10 is similar to Fig. 9, but shows another embodiment of a sensor capable of detecting a clasp fixed to a clasp-receiving receptacle.
Fig. 11 schematically shows a controller or computer provided in the tourniquet shown in Fig. 5;
12A-12C show logical flow charts according to CPU operation according to the present invention.

1A-4 illustrate a conventional blood constricting apparatus TQ, in particular, a TECHMED or POZITEEV tourniquet available from AMAZON (http://www.amazon.com/Tech-85954-Ouick) -Release-Tourniquet/dp/B002BTVS9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457124862&sr=8-1&keywords=tech-med+tourniquet or http://www.amazon.com/Poziteev-2-Pack-Tourniquet/dp/BOOZISOYI6 /ref=pd_sim_328_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41N9vgOxzqL&dpSrc=sims&preST=AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=OR2P092BOP4YT6C60690).

The tourniquet (TQ) accommodates an elastic strap (S), a buckle (B), a clasp (C) attached to one end of the strap (S), and a clasp (C). It includes a clasp-receiving receptacle (hereinafter referred to as "receptacle") (R) configured to be fixed to a receptacle (R, receptacle), which is attached to the housing (Hb) of the buckle (B) through a pivot pin (P, pivot pin). It is mounted pivotally. The buckle housing (Hb) is configured to slide the strap (S) when unlocked (unlocked). The clasp (C), receptacle (R), and housing (Hb) are configured to hold the strap in position when tension is applied to the strap. These components provide a latching/strap retention mechanism. In particular, the tourniquet (TQ) uses a "quick release" or "quick slow release" mechanism as a friction/clamp mechanism to keep the strap in tension.

Specifically, as shown in Figs. 2 to 4, a slot/gap is provided in the buckle housing Hb so that the strap S slides across and allows the user to tension the strap. Referring to Figure 4, the stretch quality of the elastic strap creates a pressure-friction that holds the strap in place. That is, when the strap S is tense during use (the strap S is not shown in a tense state in Fig. 2-4), for example, when it is taut while wrapping around the arm of the human body, the receptacle ( R) pivots about the pivot pin P (CW in the clockwise direction in Fig. 4), so that the nose end portion N holds the strap S against the bottom wall Bw of the buckle housing Hb. The pinch prevents the strap (S) from sliding against the buckle (B) and moving.

2 to 3, when no tension is applied to the strap (S) or the clasp (C) is not inserted into the receptacle R, the receptacle is relative to the pivot pin (P) (Fig. It is freely pivotable (in the CW or CCW direction) so that the strap S slides across the gap provided between the nose end N of the receptacle and the bottom wall Bw of the buckle housing Hb. However, when the clasp (C) is inserted and tension is applied to the strap (S), the tension causes the clasp (C) to move upward U in Fig. 4 to pivot the receptacle (R) clockwise CW relative to the buckle, This secures the strap (S) against the buckle (B) by the nose end portion (N) gripping/clamping the strap against the bottom wall (W).

Figure 2 shows the clasp (C) inserted into the receptacle (R). The clasp (C) has a latching mechanism that allows the clasp (C) to enter the receptacle (R) through the slot, but when the strap is pulled so that one end of the strap (S) is secured against the buckle (B), the clasp ( Prevent C) from coming out. Specifically, the clasp C has a U-shaped ratchet L (latch) (see Fig. 1B) extending inward from the distal (free) end toward the strap. The end of the ratchet is provided with a protrusion Pq and an upward and laterally extending prong Pc, configured to engage with the protrusion of the bottom of a quick-release button Qb. The ratchet L is configured to flex to bias the prong to engage the wall Rw of the opening provided in the receptacle R. When the clasp C is inserted into the receptacle R, the quick release button extends outward (upward) through the opening 0 (see FIGS. 2 to 4) provided in the receptacle R.

As the clasp C is inserted into the receptacle, the prong Pc engages and slides on the upper wall surface of the receptacle R, which causes the ratchet L to bend. The ratchet remains bent until it reaches the opening (O) and bends back to its basic (non-stressed) state and engages with the wall (Rw) of the opening (0) (see Fig. 2) so that the clasp (C) comes out of the receptacle. Prevent it. As the prong Pc enters the opening 0, it engages the protrusion portion Pq (the bottom of the quick release button Qb), and as shown in Figs. 2 and 4, a portion of the protrusion portion is upwardly It protrudes. The quick release button Qb is disposed in the opening O so that it can be freely moved up and down.

When the clasp C is inserted into the receptacle R, the prong Pc pushes the quick-release button Qb to the upward position, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. When the quick release button (Qb) is pressed down, the protrusion part (Pq) pushes the prong (Pc) down and the ratchet is bent, and the prong (Pc) is ejected from the opening (0), and the clasp (C) is released from the receptacle (R). ). When the clasp (C) is inserted and tension is applied to the strap (S) while in use, pressing the quick release button (Qb) releases the clasp (C) due to the tension of the strap (S) and comes out of the receptacle.

The present invention may include any conventional strap retention and release mechanism. For purposes of illustration, this embodiment is described using the same latching/strap holding mechanism as shown in Figs. 1A-4. That is, referring to FIG. 5, the illustrated tourniquet TQ1 includes the same latching/strap holding mechanism as shown in FIGS. 1A to 4. Identical components are identified by the same reference number, and modified components are identified by the same reference number followed by the number "1". The quick release and strap retention mechanism operates in the same manner as described in Figs. 1A to 4, and is therefore not described in detail.

Specifically, the tourniquet (TQ1) of the present invention accommodates the elastic strap (S1), the buckle (B1), the clasp (C1) attached to one end of the strap (S1), and the clasp (C1), and the clasp is a receptacle (R). ), and a clasp-receiving receptacle (hereinafter referred to as "receptacle") (R1, clasp-receiving receptacle) configured to be fixed to the receptacle, and the receptacle is pivotally attached to the housing Hb1 of the buckle B1 through the pivot pin Installed. The nose end portion (N1) is provided with the same function as the nose end portion (N) described previously. The clasp C1 and receptacle R1 provide the same latching/strap retention mechanism as described above with respect to Figs. 1A-4.

5 to 11, the tourniquet TQ1 of the present invention includes a controller/microcomputer 100 (and a power supply device, that is, a battery), an indicator 30, and a sensor accommodated in the buckle B1. 30,40). The buckle housing Hb1 is configured to provide sufficient space to accommodate the controller 100, indicator 30, and sensors 30,40, and also incorporates the ratchet and strap retention mechanism described with reference to FIGS. 1A-4. Include. In addition, the controller/microcomputer 100 provides a two-way communication (2-way communication) between the tourniquet TQ1 and the external communication device 2 to notify the tourniquet T01 whenever it is used for logging purposes. communication) and at least one communication interface (130L or 130W).

The tourniquet (TQ1) of the present invention is unique in that it can communicate with an external device that combines two separate steps and reduces barriers to compliance. By building the logging process directly into the process of infusing, the present invention can solve the transition problem mainly by reducing it from step 2 to step 1. Increased implementation leads to improved patient health outcomes, more accurate data collection for prescription analysis by clinicians, and cost savings for insurance companies. Briefly, the present invention is designed to improve patient life, increase the accuracy of clinical analysis, and reduce the cost of people with hemophilia.

Referring to FIG. 11, the controller 100 accommodated in the buckle B1 includes a processor (CPU, 110) and a memory 120 connected to the processor 110 through a bus (BUS). The memory 120 may be a RAM 120A and a ROM 120B. Alternatively, the memory may be a non-volatile computer storage medium, such as flash memory, which may be removable, such as using a conventional flash card, instead of RAM and ROM.

The communication interface includes a first (wireless) communication control circuit (hereinafter, interface I/F) 130W (communication with the CPU via a bus) to communicate with the external communication device 2. The first communication I/F (130W) may be configured to operate wirelessly, such as using BLUETOOTH or near field communication (NFC), which enables activation of the tourniquet during infusion (injection) or blood transfusion (infusion or transfusion). To facilitate communication with an external communication device 2 in proximity for the purpose of logging. The communication interface is also provided with a second (wired) communication control circuit (hereinafter, Interface I/F) 130L (with the CPU via a bus) to communicate with the external communication device 2, such as using conventional USB technology. Communication). In this case, a hardwire is connected between the second communication I/F 130L and the external communication device 2. USB technology can also be used to charge the battery (power supply) contained in the buckle.

The external communication device 2 may be a BLUETOOTH, a mobile phone equipped with NFC or USB, a tablet such as an IPAD, a laptop computer, or a basic PC. The external communication device 2 can also be a simple USB network adapter, either wireless or wired, which allows communication with the Internet.

5, 9 and 10, a first switch/sensor 40A, 40B (first switch/sensor) (hereinafter, “first sensor 40”) is disposed on the prong Pc1 of the ratchet L1. The first sensor is placed on the receptacle R1 in relation to the triggering element 42A, 42B (generally identified as 42 in Fig. 5), and when the clasp C1 is inserted and fixed in the receptacle R1 40, when the default position of the first sensor 40 outputs an OFF or NO signal (or an OFF or NO signal can be output), the default position of the first sensor 40 is ON. When outputting a signal, it outputs an engaged (first) signal, which may be an ON signal. Based on the first signal from the first sensor 40, the processor 110 determines whether the clasp is secured to the buckle.

Referring to FIG. 9, the first sensor 40 may be a magnetically triggered magnet sensor 40A. Specifically, the first sensor 40A may be disposed to face the opening 0 of the receptacle R1. The prong Pc1 may include a magnet strip 42A disposed on a surface in contact with the wall of the opening O. When the clasp C1 is inserted and the prong Pc1 engages the wall Rw of the opening 0, the first sensor 40 may initiate a trigger 1 to be described later. Alternatively, the first sensor 40 may be a pressure sensor that can be triggered by pressure. For example, the surface of the prong Pc1 in contact with the wall Rw of the opening 0, when the clasp is fixed to the receptacle R1, a protrusion or a spring biasing element that presses the first sensor 40 ( spring biased element).

Referring to FIG. 10, the first sensor 40 may be a simple pair of spaced apart electrodes 40B that close the electrical circuit to initiate trigger 1, which will be described later. Specifically, the electrode 40B may be disposed to face the opening O of the receptacle R1. The triggering element in the prong Pc1 may be a conductive strip configured to make electrical contact with the pair of electrodes 40B when the clasp C1 is fixed to the receptacle R1, thereby initiating the trigger 1 The circuit to be closed.

Communication between the tourniquet TQ1 and the external communication device 2 may be triggered when the processor 110 determines that the clasp C1 is secured to the buckle B1. Specifically, when the clasp (C1) is inserted into the receptacle (R1), the controller controls the first communication I/F (130W) (if external communication has already been paired with BLUETOOTH or NFC or is not paired, triggering pairing A preset data log entry that transmits an initiation signal to the external communication device (2) and reflects the user's intended medical behavior when the external communication device receives the initiation signal. Triggers the start of.

The same can be applied to the second communication I/F 130L, that is, when communicating with the USB and external communication device 2. In each case, the external communication device 2 may also interact with at least one of a health service provider 3, a medicament/drug provider 4 or an insurance provider 5.

After the clasp C1 is inserted into the receptacle R1, the user tightens the strap S1 by pulling the strap S1, for example around the arm. This means that the second switch/sensor 50 (hereinafter “second sensor”) may be an ON (or OFF) signal similarly described with respect to the first sensor 40, the strap tension (second). A signal (strap tensioned (second) signal) is sent to the processor 110, which is an indication that the user is actually using the tourniquet (TQ1). When the user completes the infusion/transfusion, the user releases the strap (S1). Thereafter, the clasp C1 is released from the buckle B1 by pressing the quick release button Ob. Since the first sensor 40 is no longer triggered, the first sensor no longer outputs the first signal or , A NO signal or a third signal indicating that there is no clasp C1 inserted into the receptacle is output to the processor 110.

5-6, the strap S1 and the second sensor 50 provide a triggering mechanism indicating whether the strap S1 is tense. Specifically, the strap S1 may have a stripe configuration in which spaced apart sensor-triggering strip elements S1s are embedded along the length of the strap S1. The strip element S1s is magnetic (or magnetically attached) so that the adjacently disposed second sensor 50 can detect the moving strap S1 against the bottom wall Bw1 of the buckle housing Hb1, or It can be light reflective. Each of the strip elements S1s will trigger a signal whenever it contacts or moves across the second sensor 50, which may be a magnetic trigger or a light trigger sensor. The strip element S1s may generate a continuous signal (within some predetermined period) as it moves across the second sensor 50 that demonstrates the tightening of the strap S1.

Alternatively, as shown in Figs. 7-8, an alternative embodiment of the strap S2 can use spaced bumps S2b, which protrude outward (downward in relation to the drawing). As the strap S2 is tightened, the bump S2b moves across the second sensor 50 and comes into contact with or very close to the second sensor 50. Like the strip element S1s, the bump S2b may generate a continuous signal as it moves across the second sensor 50. This proves to apply pressure to tension the strap S2. The second sensor 50 may be a contact switch operated by a bump S2b for contacting or pressing the sensor 50. Further, the bump may be a magnetic or light modifying element similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 5-6.

Alternatively, the second sensor 50 may consist of first and second contact elements. One of the contact elements may be configured as a sleeve disposed concentrically with the pivot pin P and spaced axially from the other contact element fixedly disposed on the pivot pin. The first contact element can move axially along the pivot pin as the strap is tightened (sleeve rolling in one particular direction). The sleeve may consist of an elongated inner cylindrical member and an outer cylindrical member made of a coil spring and disposed concentrically around the inner cylindrical member. The second contact element may be arranged such that it does not move in the axial direction when the sleeve rotates in one direction. On the other hand, the first contact member moves in the axial direction toward the second contact member as the strap is tightened. The spring is wound in the direction of compressing the spring as the sleeve rotates in one direction (compression occurs), which moves the first contact member axially toward the second contact member to operate the second sensor 50 Let it. Releasing the strap tension releases the spring tension so that the first contact element moves away from the second contact element so that the strap is in a basic (standby) position where no tension is applied.

Alternatively, the second sensor 50 may be a pair of spring loaded switches disposed adjacent to where the end of the pivot pin is mounted on the buckle housing. For example, the buckle housing Hb1 may have pivot pin supports having opposing slots that rotatably and slidably support the pivot pin P. When tension is applied to the strap, the pivot pin can slide/move towards the pair of spring loaded switches and can be pushed in. Both switches actuated indicate adequate pressure is applied to the strap. The pivot pin can be biased to move away from the switch.

The processor 110 may determine whether the transition has been satisfied when a specific condition is met, which may be determined using the first and second sensors 40 and 50. For example, after the processor 110 receives a first signal indicating a clasp C1 inserted from the first sensor 40, the processor 110 indicates that the strap is tense from the second sensor 50. 2 signal is received, followed by a NO first signal from the first sensor 40 indicating that the latch C1 has been released within a predetermined time, for example 5 minutes from the time the second signal was received from the second sensor, or Upon receiving the third signal, the processor 110 determines (determines) that the implementation has been satisfied, and the first communication I/F (130W) or the second communication I/F (130L) is successfully transferred to the external communication device 2. Let the signal be transmitted.

When the external communication device 2 receives a successful fulfillment signal from the first or second communication I/F (130W, 130L), the health service provider 3, the drug/drug provider 4, or the insurance provider 5 ) To automatically communicate with at least one of the patient's progression logging. When the response provider successfully logs the implementation, it transmits a logging confirmation signal to the external communication device 2, and in turn sends a logging confirmation signal to each of the first or second communication I/Fs (130W, 130L), This is communicated to the tourniquet (TQ1) to indicate successful data logging.

After receiving the logging confirmation signal from the external communication device 2, the processor 110 controls the indicator 30, which may be a visual indicator such as an LED light, to display successful logging to the user. If the indicator 30 does not light up (in the case of an LED light), this alerts the user that the expected data log entry was not correctly loaded/entered, so that the user can manually check the external communication device 2 or Log manually (or log on each provider's web site) using the device, or wait until the tourniquet 10 is automatically uploaded later. Alternatively, indicator 30 may include LED lights that provide multiple colors such as green and red. The processor 110 may control the LED to light green when a transition is successfully logged, or light red when a logging failure or a non-transition is successfully logged.

The present invention combines injection and logging so that logging can be built directly into the injection process. In order to prevent false performance reporting, the present invention uses four triggering mechanisms.

Trigger 1: Checking the clasp TQ1 fixed to the buckle (B1) (using the first sensor 40)

Trigger 2: Check the strap tension (using the second sensor (50))

Trigger 3: Confirmation of release of latch TQ1 (using the first sensor 40). And

Trigger 4: Confirmation of Trigger 2-3 (Alternatively Trigger 1-2) that occurs within the preset time Tp1 after Trigger 1 is confirmed.

The four-step check includes an injection process from start to finish to prevent false reporting. The memory 120 may store a log of the triggering time/date of triggers 1-4. If the external communication device 2 is not available, the tourniquet TQ1 can still be used. When an external communication device becomes available, such as when BLUETOOTH or NFC is successfully paired or connected via USB, the wireless communication control I/F (130W) or communication control I/F (130L) will Only the transition can be transmitted to the external device 2. When a successful transition is sent to the external device and receives a confirmation signal from the external device, the processor 110 controls the indicator 30 as previously described. When logging is made while the external communication device is not available, if the processor 110 confirms trigger 4, the processor can control the indicator 30 as previously described.

The processor 110 may be programmed to execute the following tasks/steps shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C. Referring to FIG. 12A, the processor 110 determines whether the clasp C1 is inserted into the receptacle R1 based on a first signal (indicating the clasp engaging the clasp) output from the first sensor 40. To execute the first decision task/step in S10. In particular, the processor 110 determines whether the first sensor 40 outputs or is outputting a first signal. If negative (NO in S10), the processor 110 executes the first determination task/step again in S10, and the processor 110 determines that the first sensor 40 outputs or is outputting the first signal. Repeat the loop until (YES in S10). Then, the processor 110 executes a first communication task/step in S11 for starting or establishing communication with the external device 2 by controlling the first or second communication I/F 130L or 130W. In particular, the processor 110 may control the first or second communication I/F to transmit an initiating signal to the external communication device 2 in S11. The communication task/step in S11 can be achieved automatically by contacting it when a wired connection is made or the tourniquet TQ1 is within the wireless communication range with the external device 2, or when NFC is provided.

The processor 110 then executes a second determination task/step in S12 to determine whether the strap is tensioned against the buckle housing 22 based on a second signal output from the second sensor 50. In particular, the processor 110 determines in S12 whether the second sensor 50 is outputting a second signal indicating that the strap is fastened or is being outputted. If negative (NO in S12), the processor 110 executes the second determination task/step again in S12, and the processor 110 determines whether the second sensor 50 outputs or is outputting a second signal. Loop until it is determined (YES in S12). In S13, the processor 110 executes a first timer task/step of resetting and initializing the timer T1. In S14, the first determination task/step is whether the first sensor 40 is still outputting the first signal, indicating the clasp released from the buckle, or outputs a third signal (eg, NO signal). Whether it is printing or printing. If negative (NO in S14), the processor 110 executes the first determination task/step again in S14, and whether the first sensor 40 is outputting or outputting a third signal or a first signal It repeats the loop until it is determined whether it is no longer outputting (YES in S14).

In S16, the processor 110 executes a third determination task/step to determine whether the transition has been satisfied. In particular, the third decision task/step is that within a first predetermined period (Tp1) after the first decision task determines that the clasp has been inserted in S16, the transition is satisfied if the first decision task determines that the clasp has been removed in S14. Decide. Here, the processor 110 compares an elapsed time T1 with a preset time Tp1 (eg, 5 minutes) that may be manually set. If the elapsed time (T1) is not greater than the preset time (Tp1) (NO in S16), the processor 110 executes the communication determination task/step in S18 to determine whether communication with the external device 2 has been established. do. If negative (NO in S18), the processor 110 executes routine A (Fig. 12B). If positive (YES in S18), the processor 110 executes a second communication task/step controlling the first or second communication I/F, and determines that the transition is satisfied in the third determination task/step S16 , Transmits a successful transition signal to the external communication device 2. In particular, the processor 110 controls the first or second communication I/F in S19 to transmit a transition success signal to the external device 2, and stores/logs the transmitted communication in the external device.

In an alternative embodiment, the processor 110 may execute a first timer task/step that resets and initializes (i.e., S13) timer T1 immediately after YES at S10, so that receiving a second signal at S12 and receiving a second signal at S16. Instead of tracking the time between receiving the NO first signal or the third signal, keep track of the time T1 between receiving the first signal and the second signal. Here, the processor 110 determines whether the strap is tense within the first predetermined period T1 after determining that the clasp has been inserted in S10.

In S21, the processor 110 executes a third communication task/step of determining whether a successful logging confirmation signal has been received from the external communication device 2. Upon receiving a successful logging confirmation signal within a predetermined time (which can be set in advance by the user) from the external communication device 2, the processor 110 determines that the implementation is satisfied in the third determination task/step (S16 NO), an alarm task/step of controlling the display 30 to alert the user that the transition has been satisfied is executed in S26. That is, the processor 110 turns on the indicator 30 indicating the successful transmission of the transition in S26. For example, indicator 30 may have a multi-color scheme, solid green may indicate successful transfer of the transition, blinking green may indicate success of the transition, but the transmission is unsuccessful, and solid red may indicate non- The transfer may indicate a successful transfer, and a flashing red color may indicate an unsuccessful non-transmission. After turning on the indicator for a predetermined time (eg, 30 seconds), the routine may be terminated.

In S16, if the processor 110 determines that the elapsed time T1 is greater than the preset time Tp1 (YES in S16), this indicates non-compliance, and the processor 110 determines whether or not communication has been established with the external device 2 In determining S20, the communication determination task/step is executed. If negative (NO in S20), the processor 110 executes routine B (Fig. 12C). If affirmative (YES in S20), the processor 110, if it is determined in S16 that the third determination task is not satisfied, the first or second communication I/F is controlled to externally communicate the non-compliance signal. The fourth communication task/step transmitted to the device 2 is executed in S23. In particular, the processor 110 controls the first or second communication I/F to transmit a non-compliance signal to the external communication device 2, and stores/logs the communication transmitted in S23 to the external device. In S25, the processor 110, for a predetermined time that may be the same or different from the transition success transmission indicator duration, an alarm task for controlling the indicator 30 indicating or indicating non-compliance (eg, solid red) to turn on / Execute step. Then the routine can be terminated.

In an alternative embodiment, the processor 110 may also execute a third communication task/step of receiving a successful logging confirmation signal from the external communication device 2, similar to S21 after S23 and before S25. Upon receiving a successful logging confirmation signal within a predetermined time (which can be set in advance by the user) from the external communication device, the processor 110 determines that the third determination task/step is not satisfied (S16 NO), the alarm task/step of controlling the indicator 30 to alert the user to confirm that the transition has not been satisfied is executed in S25. After that, the routine ends.

Referring to Fig. 12B, when the communication determination task/step in S18 determines that communication with the external device 2 has not been established (NO in S18), the processor 110 executes routine A. Here, the processor 110 sets the flag A to ON (indicating the transfer of unsuccessful transition) in S27, and turns on the indicator 30 (eg, flashing green) in S29 to continue the transition success transmission indicator. Indicates a transfer, but not successful, for a certain amount of time, which may be equal to or different from the time.

In S31, the processor 110 resets and initializes the timer T2. In S33, the processor makes the first or second communication I/F establish communication with the external device 2. In this regard, the processor 110 may transmit a start signal to an external communication device by controlling the first or second communication I/F. In S28, the processor 110 determines whether or not communication with the external device 2 has been established. If positive (YES in S28), the processor 110 transmits a transition success signal to the external device in S35, and stores/logs the transmitted communication in the external magnetic device. Upon receiving a successful transmission confirmation signal within a predetermined time (which can be preset by the user) from the external device 2 in S37, in S38 and S39, the processor 110, a predetermined time that can be reset by the user During a successful transfer, set flag A to OFF, turn on the indicator (e.g., solid green), and then exit routine A.

If negative (NO) in S28, the processor 110 compares the elapsed time (T2) in S30 with a preset time (Tp2) that can be manually set (eg: 4 minutes). If the elapsed time T2 is not greater than the preset time Tp2 (NO in S30), the processor 110 executes the task S33 and repeats in a loop. In S30, if the processor 110 determines that the elapsed time T2 is greater than the preset time Tp2 (YES in S30), the processor resets and initializes the timer T3. After that, the processor 110 compares the elapsed time T3 and the manually set preset time Tp3 (eg, 4 hours) in S32. If the processor 110 determines that the elapsed time T3 is greater than the preset time Tp3, the processor 110 executes S31. If the processor 110 determines that the elapsed time T3 is not greater than the preset time Tp3 (NO in S32), it waits until the preset time Tp3 has elapsed. This routine allows the tourniquet to automatically establish communication with an external communication device when communication becomes possible later. That is, after the preset time Tp3 has expired, S31, S33 and S28 are executed again.

Referring to Fig. 12C, when it is determined that communication has not been established (NO in S20), the processor 110 executes routine B, similar to routine A for unsuccessful non-performing communication. The processor 110 sets the flag B to ON (indicating the transmission of unsuccessful non-compliance) in S43, and turns on the indicator 30 in S45 (e.g., blinking red), and is reset by the user. It represents non-fulfillment and unsuccessful transmissions for a certain amount of time that can be.

In S47, the processor 110 resets and initializes the timer T2. In S49, the processor 110 causes the first communication or the second communication I/F to establish communication with the external device 2. In this regard, the processor 110 may transmit a start signal to an external communication device by controlling the first or second communication I/F. In S40, the processor 110 determines whether or not communication with the external device 2 is established. If affirmative (YES in S40), the processor 110 transmits a successful transmission signal of non-compliance to the external device in S51 and stores/logs the transmitted communication in the external device. In S45 and S55, upon receiving a successful transmission confirmation signal within a predetermined time of S53 (which may be preset by the user) from the external device 2, the processor 110 displays a flag B indicating successful transmission of non-compliance. By setting to OFF, the indicator can be turned on for a predetermined time that can be set again by the user (eg, solid red), and then routine B can be terminated.

In S40, if negative (NO), the processor 110 compares the elapsed time T2 with a second preset time Tp2 (eg, 4 minutes) which can be manually set in S42. If the elapsed time T2 is not greater than the preset time Tp2 (NO in S42), the processor 110 executes the task S49 and repeats the loop. In S42, if the processor 110 determines that the elapsed time T2 is greater than the preset time Tp2 (YES in S42), the processor resets and initializes the timer T3. Thereafter, the processor 110 compares the elapsed time T3 and a preset time Tp3 (eg, 4 hours) that can be manually set in S44. If the processor 110 determines that the elapsed time T3 is greater than the preset time Tp3, the processor 110 executes the task S47. If the processor 110 determines that the elapsed time T3 is not greater than the preset time Tp3 (NO in S44), it waits until the preset time Tp3 elapses. This routine allows the tourniquet to automatically establish communication with an external device when communication becomes possible later, like S32 in routine A.

Each of the preset times Tp1, Tp2 and Tp3 is adjustable, that is, the user can set a duration.

Given the disclosure of the invention, those skilled in the art will understand that other embodiments and variations may be made within the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, within the scope and spirit of the present invention, all changes that can be achieved by those skilled in the art from the present disclosure are included as other embodiments of the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined as set forth in the appended claims.

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In a tourniquet for blood constriction communicable with an external communication device configured to confirm successful transition logging by sending a logging confirmation signal to the tourniquet, using a strap and a clasp connected to the strap, configured to be adjustable, the tourniquet comprising: ,
Controller,
Indicator connected to the controller,
A first sensor connected to the controller, and
And a housing including a controller and a first sensor,
The housing has a receptacle configured to receive a clasp,
The first sensor is configured to output a first signal when the clasp is inserted into the receptacle,
The controller,
A first communication interface configured to communicate with an external communication device,
Memory, and
Includes a processor, which processor
A first determining task of determining whether a clasp has been inserted into the receptacle based on whether a first signal is received,
A first communication task for starting communication with an external communication device by controlling the first communication interface when the first determination task determines that the latch is inserted, and
And a tourniquet configured to execute an alerting task that controls an indicator that alerts the user to ascertain whether the fulfillment has been satisfied. The method of claim 1,
A second sensor connected to the controller and configured to output a second signal when the strap is tensioned against the buckle housing,
And the processor is programmed to execute a second determining task of determining whether the strap is tense relative to the housing based on whether the second sensor outputs a second signal. The method of claim 2,
The first sensor is further configured to output a third signal different from the first signal when the clasp is not inserted into the receptacle,
The first determination task is characterized in that after the first determination task determines that the clasp has been inserted, determining that the clasp has been removed from the receptacle if a third signal is received from the first sensor or a first signal is not received from the first sensor. Tourniquet. The method of claim 3,
The processor is further configured to execute a third decision task to determine whether the fulfillment has been satisfied,
And the third determining task determines that the transition is satisfied when the first determining task determines that the clasp has been removed within a first predetermined period after the first determining task determines that the clasp has been inserted. The method of claim 4,
The alert task is a tourniquet, characterized in that when the third determination task determines that the transition has been satisfied, the indicator is controlled to alert the user to confirm that the transition has been satisfied. The method of claim 5,
The alerting task is characterized in that after the first decision task determines that the clasp has been inserted, in a case where the third task determines that the transition has not been satisfied within a first predetermined period, the alerting task is to control the indicator to alert the user that the transition has not been satisfied. Tourniquet. The method of claim 4,
The processor is further configured to execute a second communication task for transmitting a successful compliance signal to an external communication device by controlling the first communication interface when the third determination task determines that the fulfillment is satisfied. Tourniquet. The method of claim 7,
And the processor is further configured to execute a third communication task for receiving a logging confirmation signal from the external communication device after transmitting a successful transition signal to the external communication device. The method of claim 8,
The alert task, when the third communication task receives a logging confirmation signal from an external communication device, controls the indicator to alert a user to confirm successful transition logging. The method of claim 1,
A tourniquet, characterized in that the first communication interface uses a wireless protocol to communicate with an external communication device. The method of claim 10,
The tourniquet further comprising a second communication interface for communicating with an outsourced communication device using a wired connection protocol. The method of claim 1,
The tourniquet, characterized in that the indicator comprises LEDs or multiple LEDs having at least two different color schemes to indicate different states using different colors. Using an adjustable strap and a clasp attached to the strap, and using a tourniquet for blood constriction, which can communicate with an external communication device configured to confirm successful transition logging by sending a logging confirmation signal to the tourniquet. In how to determine whether or not you are satisfied,
The tourniquet,
Controller,
Indicator connected to the controller,
A first sensor connected to the controller, and
And a housing including a controller and a first sensor,
The housing has a receptacle configured to receive a clasp,
The first sensor is configured to output a first signal when the clasp is inserted into the receptacle,
The controller,
A first communication interface configured to communicate with an external communication device and connected to the processor,
Memory, and
Including a processor,
The method is executed by the processor, the method,
A first determining step of determining whether a clasp has been inserted into the receptacle based on whether a first signal is received,
A first communication step of controlling a first communication interface to initiate communication with an external communication device when the first determining step determines that the clasp has been inserted, and
And an alerting step of controlling an indicator that alerts the user to ascertain whether the fulfillment has been satisfied. In the system that communicates the transition,
The system,
A tourniquet for controlling bleeding using an adjustable, strap and clasp attached to the strap, and
Including external communication devices,
The tourniquet and the external communication device can communicate with each other,
The external communication device is configured to confirm successful fulfillment logging by sending a logging confirmation signal to the tourniquet,
Tourniquet,
Controller,
Indicator connected to the controller,
A first sensor connected to the controller, and
And a housing including a controller and a first sensor,
The housing has a receptacle configured to receive the clasp,
The first sensor is configured to output a first signal when the clasp is inserted into the receptacle,
The controller,
A first communication interface configured to communicate with an external communication device,
Memory, and
Includes a processor, which processor
A first determination task of determining whether a clasp has been inserted into the receptacle based on whether a first signal is received,
A first communication task for initiating communication with an external communication device by controlling the first communication interface when the first determination task determines that the latch has been inserted, and
And configured to execute an alert task that controls an indicator that alerts the user to confirm whether the fulfillment has been satisfied. The method of claim 14,
The external communication device is a system capable of communicating with at least one of an insurance provider, a health insurance provider, or a drug provider through the Internet.

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